British Airways has updated its conditions of carriage to prohibit passengers from filming, photographing, or live streaming cabin crew without their explicit consent. The move aims to protect staff from unwanted recording.
Under the new rules, if the airline reasonably believes a passenger has filmed or photographed crew without permission, it may take measures to stop the behaviour, including removing the passenger from the flight or banning them from future travel. Incidents may also be reported to authorities for criminal prosecution.
The restrictions apply to devices such as Meta glasses and GoPros. While most airlines allow photography that respects privacy, British Airways has introduced specific clauses in Section 11a of its unacceptable behaviour policy.
The UK Civil Aviation Authority states that if filming does not endanger cabin safety, the decision rests with the crew and captain. British Airways recently became the first British carrier to deploy Elon Musk's Starlink internet, offering passengers fast, reliable connectivity.
